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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V629000

2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Hyundai Sonata — Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

Published October 7, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 7, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V629000, published October 7, 2015. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Hyundai Sonata — Suspension: front: springs: coil springs.

What's the hazard

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.

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Recall details

Brand
HYUNDAI
Model
ELANTRA
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Lot
2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Hyundai Sonata — Suspension: front: springs: coil springs recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V629000 on October 7, 2015. Reported hazard: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.

What should I do if I have this product?

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: ELANTRA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)